{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPTS Ambulance Care Assistant with London Ambulance Service in York, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary Would you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients within the North Yorkshire region? Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care? We are currently recruiting for a PTS Ambulance Person, full time, to be based at York Ambulance Station We are looking for Band 3 operational staff, who share a value and belief in delivering the highest standards of quality service and patient care. Main duties of the job Responsible for the care and safe transportation of non-emergency PTS patients. Ensuring timely transportation to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres, day units or other places of care. At all times the post holder must ensure patient safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices. About Us Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce. Check out our YAS One Team Simulation! https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 174-PTSACAYORK-011124 Job locations York Ambulance Station Turner Close, Heworth York YO31 9FD Job Description Job responsibilities For a full description of the role and the person specification please see the attached job description. Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful within the last 3 months need not apply. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities For a full description of the role and the person specification please see the attached job description. Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful within the last 3 months need not apply. Person Specification Criteria as below Essential Must be able to successfully complete the training course for role of PTS Ambulance Person which involves a formal assessment following clinical and driver training. Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment. Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of 6 for existing YAS employees. Able to work as part of a team Level 2 entry requirement e.g. 3 GCSEs grade A*-C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Background in a health profession or a customer orientated field Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail Evidence of continuous professional development and of acquiring new skills/knowledge in the past 2 years Person Specification Criteria as below Essential Must be able to successfully complete the training course for role of PTS Ambulance Person which involves a formal assessment following clinical and driver training. Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment. Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of 6 for existing YAS employees. Able to work as part of a team Level 2 entry requirement e.g. 3 GCSEs grade A*-C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Background in a health profession or a customer orientated field Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail Evidence of continuous professional development and of acquiring new skills/knowledge in the past 2 years Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Address York Ambulance Station Turner Close, Heworth York YO31 9FD Employer's website https://www.yas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)"}